GuidesLibrary books Locations and rewards
The Season of Discovery library books are back in Forever, with new equipment rewards. Collect different books across Azeroth and turn them in to a librarian in Stormwind or Undercity.
Turn in 10 different books for a necklace, 20 in total for a ring, and 25 from level 30 for a bow, a shield or an off-hand. The first set contains 16 books, so reaching 25 takes at least 9 from higher-level zones.
Rewards
10 books: choose your necklace
Choose one of these two rewards. Neither necklace has a level or class requirement.
- Scholarly PendantItem Level 23
- +3 Stamina
- +2 Spirit
Erudite's AmuletItem Level 23- +2 Agility
- +3 Stamina
20 books in total: choose your ring
Choose one ring, whatever your class: Field Researcher’s Loop (Agility, Stamina) for a physical class, Philanthropist’s Ring (Intellect, spell power) for a caster. The loop was rogue-only until the level 30 update of October 1, 2026. The rings ask for no level, but the quest that gives them does: a player had no quest at 17, saw it grey at 19 and handed it in at 20 (September 24, 2026).
Philanthropist's RingItem Level 35- +5 Intellect
- Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 10.
Field Researcher's LoopItem Level 35- +7 Agility
- +7 Stamina
The first 10 books count toward the ring: you need 20 different books in total, not 30.
25 books in total: Truthseeker's Bow
A third Greater Friend of the Library opens at level 30. Since the October 8 update, Truthseeker’s Bow asks for level 40 like the shield and the off-hand: none of its three rewards can be used at level 30.
Truthseeker's BowItem Level 45- (23.8 damage per second)
- +7 Agility
- +3 Stamina
- Requires Level 40
Crest of ElucidationItem Level 45- +12 Spirit
- Requires Level 40
- Equip: +11 Healing
- Equip: +4 Spell Damage
Researcher's Night LightItem Level 45- +12 Stamina
- Requires Level 40
- Equip: +7 Fire Spell Damage
It takes 25 different books in total, the 20 of the ring included: five more after the ring. Many players who handed it in on the beta gave us that number, the same as in Season of Discovery.
How to get the rewards
The questline is open to all classes, not just mages. A level 1 warrior has picked up the first quest in the beta. The rewards ask for no level and no class.
One important detail: the librarian only offers the quest if you’re already carrying a book.
Find a book
The books don’t drop from mobs. Each one is looted from a fixed object in the world: a bookshelf, a pile of scrolls, a tome sitting on a table, and so on.
The first set has 16 different books. Locations are listed below, with notes where a position comes from a player report or still needs confirmation in Forever.
Bring it to your librarian
Each book you turn in rewards a Comprehension Charm.
The coordinates below use the city map:
Garion WendellMage Quarter, Stormwind City (37.6, 80.8)
Owen ThaddMagic Quarter, Undercity (73.4, 33.0)Collect your rewards at 10, 20 and 25 books
Each book has its own quest, so you can turn them in as you find them. There’s no need to carry all 10 at once.
Your tenth turn-in unlocks Friend of the Library, which rewards the necklace.
Continue turning in different books. Your twentieth turn-in unlocks the ring reward.
From level 30, your twenty-fifth turn-in unlocks the third quest: the bow, the shield or the off-hand.
For mages: Study
The librarians also give mages a quest of their own, Research Access, new in Forever. It opens Comprehension, a new mage skill, and its spell Study. We don’t know yet how many books it takes before the quest appears.
Study can be cast from level 6. It uses a Light Feather, takes 6 seconds, has a one hour cooldown and gives a Bundle of Scrolls. The spell says it needs a suitable library. The 17 bundles opened so far held Scroll of Minor Evocation, Scroll of Imbue Lesser Flame, Scroll of Imbue Chillknife, Scroll of Rat Familiar, and Scroll of Comprehension.
Where to find the books31 different books
The maps below cover 31 different books: 16 from the first set and 15 from higher-level zones. Turn in any 10 for the necklace, 20 for the ring and 25 for the bow. Rumi’s two locations count as one book.
Choose a zone below. Each map opens the interactive world map; the link beside a book opens its marked position.
- Friend of the LibraryBooks found: 0/10
- Greater Friend of the LibraryBooks found: 0/20
- Greater Friend of the LibraryBooks found: 0/25
Tick a book once you have it. Your ticks are stored in this browser only.
Eastern Kingdoms
Elwynn Forestlevel 5–10Alliance
Open on the world map- Archmage Theocritus' Research Journal
In Library Book at Tower of Azora, 65.4, 70.1 on the map
Research notes from the Tower of Azora.
IronforgeAlliance
Open on the world map- Archmage Antonidas: The Unabridged Autobiography
In Library Book, 75.7, 10.5 on the map
Horde characters can take it too. A Horde reader looted it here, and the librarian in Undercity offered its quest. They told us on September 30, 2026.
Somewhat self-indulgent, but nevertheless a fine addition to any library's collection.
Westfalllevel 9–18Alliance
Open on the world map- Bewitchments and Glamours
In Spellbook at Moonbrook, 45.4, 70.4 on the map
Spells for manipulation and deception.
- Rumi of Gnomeregan: The Collected Works
In Gnomish Tome at Sentinel Hill, 52.7, 53.8 on the map
The writings of a notable Gnome mage.
Also in Loch Modan, 35.6, 48.9 Same book: counts once toward your total. Once you have taken it in one place, you cannot take it again in the other.
Duskwoodlevel 19–30Contested
Open on the world map- Crimes Against Anatomy
In Spellbook at The Darkened Bank, 16.6, 28.5 on the map
Inside the catacomb there, in the last room, on a wooden table at the far end. A reader found it there on September 29, 2026.
Written by Doctor Krastinov.
Loch Modanlevel 10–18Alliance
Open on the world map- Runes of the Sorcerer-Kings
In Scrolls at Mo'grosh Stronghold, 77.4, 14.0 on the map
A relic of the mighty ogre empires of Draenor.
- Rumi of Gnomeregan: The Collected Works
In Gnomish Tome at Thelsamar, 35.6, 48.9 on the map
The writings of a notable Gnome mage.
Also in Westfall, 52.7, 53.8 Same book: counts once toward your total. Once you have taken it in one place, you cannot take it again in the other.
Wetlandslevel 20–30Contested
Open on the world map- Goaz Scrolls
In Scrolls at Whelgar's Excavation Site, 33.6, 47.9 on the map
Written in lost Titan script, but nevertheless a fine addition to any library's collection.
Silverpine Forestlevel 10–20Horde
Open on the world map- The Dalaran Digest, Vol. 23
In Dalaran Digest at Ambermill, 63.5, 63.1 on the map
Arcane research of the Kirin Tor.
- Ataeric: On Arcane Curiosities
In Arcane Secrets at The Sepulcher, 43.4, 41.2 on the map
Inside the Sepulcher's inn: go down the stairs, and it lies in the corner on the right.
The writings of a notable Kirin Tor archmage.
Tirisfal Gladeslevel 5–12Horde
Open on the world map- The Apothecary's Metaphysical Primer
In Apothecary Society Primer at Brill, 59.4, 52.3 on the map
Elementary notes on arcane theory and spell research, compiled by Archmage Rotwick of the Royal Apothecary Society.
Kalimdor
Darkshorelevel 11–19Alliance
Open on the world map- Nar'thalas Almanac, Vol. 74
In Scrolls at Ruins of Mathystra, 59.8, 22.3 on the map
Arcane research of the ancient quel'dorei.
The Barrenslevel 10–25Horde
Open on the world map- Arcanic Systems Manual
In Manual at The Sludge Fen, 56.3, 8.8 on the map
Poorly-organized troubleshooting tips for goblin technology.
- Baxtan: On Destructive Magics
In Goblin Tome at Ratchet, 62.7, 36.3 on the map
The writings of a notable Goblin mage.
- Secrets of the Dreamers
Cave entrance: The Barrens, 46.0, 36.5 on the map
Location and Scrolls container confirmed by two players on September 22, 2026.
Enter the cave at Lushwater Oasis (The Barrens, 46.0, 36.5), then head to the Cavern of Mists, near the Wailing Caverns instance entrance. Look for Scrolls at 52.8, 54.7 on the cave map.
Also visiting Wailing Caverns? See bosses and loot →Observations and insights on the Emerald Dream.
Stonetalon Mountainslevel 15–25Contested
Open on the world map- Fury of the Land
In Scrolls at Grimtotem Post, 74.4, 85.7 on the map
Closely guarded shamanistic secrets of the Grimtotem clan.
OrgrimmarHorde
Open on the world map- The Lessons of Ta'zo
On Ta'zo Mural, 38.7, 78.4 on the map
Location confirmed by a player on September 22, 2026.
A tracing of etchings written by a great Troll mage.
4 more books toward the ring
These four locations give you a starting point. The books are world objects, but reaching them means travelling through higher-level zones and sometimes enemy camps. Choose according to your route and faction; these are not guaranteed safe pickups.
Stranglethorn Valelevel 30–44Contested
Open on the world map- Basilisks: Should Petrification be Feared?
In Research Notes at Crystalvein Mine, 41.4, 50.9 on the map
On a wooden platform to the right of the mine's mouth, so you never go into the mine itself.
Attempted research on the use of basilisk parts as reagents.
Thousand Needleslevel 24–35Contested
Open on the world map- Geomancy: The Stone-Cold Truth
In Scrolls at Darkcloud Pinnacle, 34.4, 40.1 on the map
The lowest zone of the eight, and the path up the pinnacle starts at 31.0, 37.0. The scrolls are in the largest hut.
Theories on the origin and usage of elemental magic.
Alterac Mountainslevel 27–39Contested
Open on the world map- Defensive Magics 101
In Manual at Gallows' Corner, 48.4, 57.6 on the map
The first tower you meet entering the ogre fortress, from Tarren Mill or from Strahnbrad. The manual is inside it.
An introductory guide to defensive magic and barriers.
Dustwallow Marshlevel 36–43Contested
Open on the world map- RwlRwlRwlRwl!
In Waterlogged Book at Witch Hill, 57.2, 20.8 on the map
On the ground at the eastern edge of the murloc camp: you can walk to it and walk back out.
The strange passages are faint but somewhat readable despite water damage.
11 more books toward the bow
With the 19 books above, any six of these eleven take you to 25. Players found nine of them in the beta and told us; the other two are not confirmed yet, and you do not need them. All of them stand outside dungeons, in zones written for levels 35 to 60, so travel with care. Alliance characters cannot take the Orgrimmar book of the first set: they need seven of these.
Arathi Highlandslevel 30–40Contested
Open on the world map- A Web of Lies: Debunking Myths and Legends
In Scrolls at Witherbark Village, 73.6, 65.2 on the map
An incomplete thesis claiming spiders are harmless, but nevertheless a fine addition to any library's collection.
Desolacelevel 30–39Contested
Open on the world map- Demons and You
In Mysterious Book at Thunder Axe Fortress, 55.1, 26.2 on the map
Inside the large building of Thunder Axe Fortress, on a bench against the wall. A reader found it there on September 23, 2026.
A strange text defending demons, yet nevertheless a fine addition to any library's collection.
Badlandslevel 36–45Contested
Open on the world map- Mummies: A Guide to the Unsavory Undead
In Scrolls, 56.7, 39.9 on the map
Tales frightening enough to scare even the most hardy of warriors.
Swamp of Sorrowslevel 36–43Contested
Open on the world map- Sanguine Sorcery
At Pool of Tears, 70.0, 51.0 on the map
On top of the Sunken Temple, outside the dungeon.
Outlines a variety of powerful blood rituals.
Tanarislevel 40–50Contested
Open on the world map- Legends of the Tidesages
In Book at Lost Rigger Cove, 72.7, 47.8 on the map
A reader confirmed it there on September 24, 2026.
Covered in illegible notes and diagrams scrawled by an unsteady hand.
Burning Steppeslevel 50–59Contested
Open on the world map- Stonewrought Design
At Blackrock Mountain, 29.0, 28.9 on the map
On the altar of the tomb in the middle of Blackrock Mountain, where a dwarf's ghost stands. You reach it without entering a dungeon.
Sturdy architectural techniques capable of withstanding all but the most cataclysmic disasters.
Felwoodlevel 47–54Contested
Open on the world map- Northern Kalimdor - A Comprehensive Guide
In Book, 65.2, 3.3 on the map
In the cave of Timbermaw Hold, the tunnel between Felwood and Winterspring. A player found it there on September 24, 2026.
The definitive guidebook for touring the northern reaches of Kalimdor.
Western Plaguelandslevel 46–57Contested
Open on the world map- Necromancy 101
At Caer Darrow, 69.4, 72.8 on the map
On a table in the ruined keep of Caer Darrow, at the top of the Scholomance building, outside the dungeon. Two players found it there on September 23 and 24, 2026.
A beginner's guide to one's first foray into raising the dead.
Eastern Plaguelandslevel 54–59Contested
Open on the world map- A Study of the Light
At Light's Hope Chapel, 71.8, 48.2 on the map
Inside the chapel building of Light's Hope Chapel, the Argent Dawn's camp. Three players reported it there on September 24, 2026, one of them with coordinates.
Teachings of the Light with notes from the perspective of a famous mage.
- The Knight and the Lady
In Book at Corin's Crossing, 54.4, 51.1 on the map
In a small house by the lake. A reader picked it up there on October 2, 2026.
A well-worn fictional novel with handwritten notes in the margins.
Also in Eastern Plaguelands, 47.2, 42.3 · Also in Eastern Plaguelands, 25.6, 10.6 Same book: counts once toward your total. Once you have taken it in one place, you cannot take it again in the other.
A reader picked it up at 47.2, 42.3 on October 4, 2026, and the Forever database has a spawn there too.
By the gates of Stratholme. A player picked it up there on September 24, 2026.
Winterspringlevel 55–60Contested
Open on the world map- Ka-Boom!
At Everlook, 60.7, 37.7 on the map
On a shelf behind the alchemy supplier in Everlook. A player confirmed it there on September 24, 2026.
Scrawlings from an enterprising engineer on integrating explosives into technology.
The rest of the level 35 set
Other options if these locations fit your route better. Expect higher-level enemies around the camps and fortresses.
| Book | Container | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Book | Fallow Sanctuary, Swamp of Sorrows 61.4, 22.4Players report that the book sits inside a cage that opens with the Rusted Cage Key. The Forever database has the key dropping from the Lost One Hunters (about 3%) and Lost One Riftseekers (about 2%) of the swamp. The key's tooltip says Classes: Mage, and no player has told us they got the book on another class. |
Level 45 books
| Book | Container | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Not in Forever | Not available in Forever: the book sits in Oneiros, behind the Nightmare Incursions portal of Season of Discovery, which Forever does not have. | |
| Book | Haldarr Encampment, Azshara 20.7, 62.0 | |
| Book | Shadra'Alor, The Hinterlands 36.0, 72.8 | |
| Book | The Cauldron, Searing Gorge 37.8, 49.3 | |
| Book | Blasted Lands 55.4, 32.2 |
Level 60 books
| Book | Container | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Book | Felstone Field, Western Plaguelands 38.2, 54.6Picked up alone on September 30, 2026, in a video by 桌游极客. | |
| Book | Plaguewood, Eastern Plaguelands 31.2, 21.0Picked up alone on September 30, 2026, in a video by 桌游极客: wait until the elite who patrols there has killed the monsters by the table and walked on. | |
| Not known yet | A reader found it inside Blackrock Mountain, in the mine passage to the Blackrock Depths entrance, past the elf who sends players to Molten Core (September 23, 2026). No coordinates yet. |
One small detail: almost every book ends its description with some version of “A fine addition to any library’s collection.” Crimes Against Anatomy, written by Doctor Krastinov, is the exception: it’s only described as “a questionable addition.”
Sources and verification
The two librarians’ quest lists, the book items, their containers and their spawn points were checked on September 22, 2026.
Names and descriptions come directly from the game client, build 1.60.1.70888.
We also queried the beta server for all 21 quests in the chain using an addon. The server returned data for 18 of them, confirming that the questline is active in Forever rather than simply leftover Season of Discovery data.
The number of books each reward asks for is not in the client. A player on r/wowforever handed them in on the beta and posted both windows: 10 books for the necklace, 20 for the ring.
As of October 4, 2026, many players who handed in the level 30 quest on the beta told us it takes 25 books. Season of Discovery, which wrote this chain, asked 25 for the same quest. One reader had counted 30 on October 3.
Players confirmed two positions in the beta on September 22, 2026: The Lessons of Ta’zo in Orgrimmar, and Secrets of the Dreamers in Scrolls at 52.8, 54.7 inside the cave. Ataeric: On Arcane Curiosities is still missing: players report finding nothing in the Sepulcher, where it is listed, and a reader told us on September 23 that the book behind Arugal in Shadowfang Keep is the Black Tome, a quest item unrelated to the library. The same reader placed Sanguine Sorcery on top of the Sunken Temple. We have not checked these in game ourselves.
On September 30, 2026, 桌游极客 filmed two books of the Plaguelands picked up alone, where they are listed: Undead Potatoes and Scourge: Undead Menace or Misunderstood?.
Found a different location or a mistake? Include the book name, zone, coordinates and the map you used in your report.
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